The prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition by the National History Museum is in its 55th year, and it has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People’s Choice Award.

Over 45,000 photos were submitted by photographers in 95 countries around the world this year. While the main winners are selected by a panel of judges, the People’s Choice winner is voted on by the public.

Losing the fight by Aaron Gekoski, UK. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Ocean’s signature by Angel Fitor, Spain. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Inquisitive by Audan Rikardsen, Norway. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Beak to beak by Caludio Contreras Koob Mexico. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.What a poser by Clement Mwangi, Kenya. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Dressed for dawn, Csaba Tökölyi, Hungary. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.A pulsing sea by David Doubilet, USA. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Spot the reindeer by Francis De Andres, Spain. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Puma (Puma concolor) curious young adult around 12 month old, Torres del Paine area, Patagonia, Chile. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Teamwork by Jake Davis, USA. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Bon appétit by Lucas Bustamente, Ecuador. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.A suitable gift by Marco Valentini, Italy. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Captive by Marcus Westberg, Sweden. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Mother knows best by Marion Volborn, Germany. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.The surrogate mother by Martin Buzora, Canada. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Family get-together by Michael Schober, Austria. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Matching outfits by Michel Zoghzoghi, Lebanon. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.The unwelcome visitor by Salvador Colvée Nebot, Spain. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Station squabble by Sam Rowley, UK. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Training session by Stefan Christmann, Germany. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Tender play by Steve Levi, USA. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Winter’s tale by Valeriy Maleev, Russia. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Big ears by Valeriy Maleev, Russia. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.The humpback calf by Wayne Osborn, Australia. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.Meeting place by Yaz Loukhal, France. Wildlife Photographer of the Year.